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Elvis Presley

Questions about Elvis Aaron Presley January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977. Known as "The King of Rock and Roll."

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Did Elvis Presley sell 2.5 billion records?

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Yes of course

Why did Elvis start playing?

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Because he got an esential of influene from famous dead stars

How did Elvis start?

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He recorded a small album for his mothers birthday in 1952, the secretary thought he had a good 'thing' and wrote down his name.. And he later returned to the studio to record more in 1954 and while during a break, he started strumming to "That's all right mama" which had already been made famous by a country singer, and Sam Phillips, immediatley recognised singing this way had more of an impact then what Elvis had previously tried to record, and had Scotty Moore & Bill Black go back into the room with Elvis, and start recording.

How far is Oak Ridge TN from Memphis TN?

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The driving distance from Memphis TN to Oak Ridge TN is 375 miles via I-40 E per MapQuest. The driving time per MapQuest is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

What kind of casket was Elvis Presley buried in?

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Elvis Presley was buried in a seamless copper deposit casket, design # 21200, manufactured by the (former) National Casket Company of Boston. Twenty years befor, Elvis's mother had been buried in the same type of casket (which at the time of her death retailed at $ 8,000).

Copper deposit caskets are often described as "copper lined caskets" - a description which is misleading because it misses the big differences in production methods, weight and price of solid copper caskets versus copper deposit caskets. Solid copper caskets are welded (or soldered) from sheets of wrought copper, while copper deposit caskets are made in a time consuming electrolytic process by which molecules of copper are deposited upon a casket form. This provides the casket with extra strength and a very smooth and untarnished surface without welding seams or burns. Copper deposit caskets ususally have a wall thickness of 1/8" (3mm - about twice as thick as 48oz copper sheets) resulting in an empty weight between 600 to 800 lbs, while solid copper caskets weigh between 200 and 300 lbs. Pricewise, the difference is even bigger, although it is difficult to talk in current prices because copper deposit caskets were manufactured in the US until the end of the 1970s only. At that time, the wholesale price of a copper deposit casket was between $ 5,000 and 6,000 (plus about 1,000 for an optional silver plated exterior), while 32 oz solid copper caskets were available from around $ 500 wholesale already. Thus, the price of a copper deposit casket was about a dozen times that of the lowest priced solid copper sheet casket. The high price (as well as the enormous weight) of copper deposit caskets was exceeded only by that of cast bronze caskets (coffins which are cast from molten bronze like bells; they cost three times as much as copper deposit caskets and have a weight between 1,000 and 1,200 lbs).

Copper deposit caskets were manufactured by two companies which are no longer in business, although they once were giants of the industry: the National casket company of Boston and the Boyertown Burial Casket Company. Both firms produced several copper deposit designs (and cast bronze caskets as well).The famous National seamless copper deposit caskets had no joints or welding seams nor did the attachments of the handles penetrate the casket walls. National copper deposit caskets (of different designs) were used for the funerals of many famous persons and celebrities other than just Elvis Presley, as for example of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, and singer Aaliyah Haughton.

What instruments are used in the song in the ghetto by Elvis Presley?

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In Elvis Presley song 'Return to sender" there is a grand piano, A Les Paul electric guitar, a Saxophone, a drumset, & a double bass

How many copies of Don't be Cruel did Elvis sell?

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He had 114 top 40 hits

How many no 1's did Elvis Presley have?

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Elvis had over 90 gold records. So 90 or so hits. Hope it helps.

Did The Statler Brothers sing with Elvis?

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yes they were known as the JORDIAIRES until they later changed their name after the rock group the jOrdinaires recorded their song.

Did Elvis Presley ever sing lay down sally?

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No. The song came out after he died.

Is Elvis Crespo dead?

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Elvis Crespo is 45 years old (birthdate: July 30, 1971).

How did Elvis' parents get the idea of his name?

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She named him that because his fathers name was Vernon Elvis Presly. Which lead the Elvis Presley as their son's name.

What are interesting facts that are in Graceland?

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Elvis did not name it . The previous owners did.

When did elvis Presley make his first movie?

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Elvis Presley s first movie was Love Me Tender and it was released on November the 15th 1956 on Twentieth Century Fox.

What was the first rockabilly single recorded by Elvis Presley in 1954?

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That's All Right Mama-July 5, 1954

What Elvis Presley thought of his fame?

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Elvis was always appreciative of his fame (i.e. to God, his fans, those who worked with him, his family, his manager, etc.).

Even though Elvis (sadly) could not go out in public and do "normal things" Elvis never resented this and was most certainly the most photographed, and signed the most autographs, of any entertainer who ever lived.

Elvis always questioned "why has God chosen me" and he shared with others his concern "will my fans ever remember me when I die" and "if you cut me I will bleed".

Elvis was always appreciative of the monetary benefits his fame brought him and consistently shared his money with those close to him...and even strangers. For every charitable act that Elvis performed that was made public he made many more in private.

Elvis always wanted to give his fans his best and he always said, when asked why he sang so long and performed so energetically, that "some of these people have never seen me live before and they have paid their hard earned money to see me now" and "I want to give them a show they will never forget".

GREAT QUESTION by the way.

Are Elvis Presley 45s worth anything They look like the originals?

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Any of the following websites may be able to provide the value of your album: www.neatstuff.net/records/Records.html

www.forevervinyl.com/

www.recordcollectorslc.com

www.vinylalbums4sale.com/index.html

What are the most famous movies that Elvis was in?

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Jail house Rock, Pearl Harbor, Day of Monarchs, and The King's Boat.

What was another reason Elvis died?

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Elvis Presley died of a drug overdose.

How much money did Elvis Presley's estate generate in 2008?

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On Elvis' 25th anniversary the estate earned $40 million.

What year was the Moody Blues song Go Now a hit?

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The original single version was released on 13th November 1964 in the UK on the Decca label (catalogue number F 12022), where it reached the top of the charts and sold over 250,000 copies. It was released on 20th February 1965 on the London label in the US (catalogue number 45-9726), where it reached number ten in the Billboard charts. Global sales topped over a million and it looked encouraging for a long and successful chart career.

The Moody Blues Encyclopaedia - Victor Rust (Second Edition)

Elvis Presley what was he worth when he died?

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At the time of Elvis Presley death on August 16, 1977;

Elvis' "gross" wealth was estimated to be (approximately) $ 5,000,000.00 five millions dollars.

Elvis "net" wealth (i.e. gross wealth minus debts) was estimated to be (approximately) $ 1, 000,000.00 one million dollars (note: this does not include the value of any life insurance policies).

Is the album from Elvis Presley Loving You worth anything?

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Elvis' first album, first release is LPM-1254 Elvis Presley with "Long Play" on bottom. It books depending on other factors, condition, rare notable markings, etc. around $500 - $1200. Actual values may be determined on eBay. You can pick up a poor copy for around $30 - $40. A VG+ copy $75+, NM copy can go for several hundred.

You can identify your copy on this site: www.elvisrecords.us

Why is Elvis Presley so famous if all he did was sing covers?

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It was his interpretation. Every song he sang, he improved.